Senior Systems Administrator

The Senior Systems Administrator will serve as the primary infrastructure resource supporting the IT Director in the development, maintenance, management, and administration of Laramie Energy's IT infrastructure across multiple sites. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to take ownership of infrastructure initiatives, proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges, and serve as the senior escalation point for Tier III support. On occasion, supplemental support to the IT service desk may also be provided to maintain service continuity across the organization., * Assist the IT Director in the planning, deployment, administration, and ongoing optimization of the organization's IT infrastructure across multiple sites

• Assist with the development, management, and administration of the Active Directory and Entra ID hybrid domain infrastructure
• Assist with the development and administration of the network infrastructure, including switching, wireless, and secure remote access
• Assist with the scheduling, management, and implementation of system upgrades and technology refresh initiatives
• Assist with the development, management, implementation, and enforcement of information security and cybersecurity strategies and policies
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of endpoint management and security platforms
• Assist with the administration of the backup and data protection infrastructure
• Assist with the support of operational technology and SCADA systems in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Plan and implement scheduled operating system upgrades and security patching across the server infrastructure
• Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency across the IT infrastructure
• Create and maintain infrastructure diagrams, process, and procedural documentation
• Manage IT asset tracking and lifecycle management
• Identify, analyze, resolve, and document Tier III hardware and software issues within the IT Management System, ensuring timely resolution within established service level timelines
• Provision and configure end user workstations and devices, ensuring consistent deployment standards and security baselines are maintained across the organization
• Participate in after-hours on-call support and infrastructure maintenance duties as required
• On occasion, provide supplemental support to the IT service desk to maintain service continuity across the organization, Additional duties and responsibilities may be expanded upon to support business needs., · Various work environments: Work sites vary in noise levels and temperatures ranging from controlled office environments to outdoor and industrial settings

· Travel: Mild to moderate travel of less than 15% annually may be required to support field offices and operational sites across Colorado

o Off-highway travel may be required to reach certain field locations accessible only via unpaved roads or at higher elevations

· Site Safety: Safety training may be required prior to entry into certain facilities, and strict adherence to safety protocols must be observed while onsite

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Self-Management: Completes tasks and executes responsibilities with minimal oversight or direction

· Problem Solving: Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities, and anticipates issues before they occur or become critical

· Knowledge: Absorbs and assimilates relevant information quickly and responds appropriately within a changing environment

· Time Management: Effectively manages time, resources, and prioritization of workloads to meet project, task, and procedural timelines

· Expresses ideas and thoughts clearly with confidence; communicates effectively by tailoring technical information to the appropriate audience

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

· Must display a significant level of trust and confidentiality in this role, as this individual will be exposed to data, information systems, projects, and situations that may involve sensitive information

· Adaptability: Responds effectively to shifting priorities, changing environments, and evolving infrastructure needs across multiple operational sites

· Collaboration: Works effectively with the IT Director, department stakeholders, and third-party contractors and vendors to deliver consistent and reliable infrastructure outcomes, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty beyond satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information and convey technical concepts and ideas to non-technical personnel

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges

· Demonstrates a high degree of patience with an ability to work with all levels of management and department stakeholders

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and assignments

· Demonstrates composure under pressure

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment while operating with a high degree of autonomy

· Ability to travel as needed to remote job sites within Colorado, including locations that may require off-highway travel

· Must maintain a current and valid driver's license

· Ability to work weekends and/or after hours when business needs arise

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Next-generation firewall and unified threat management administration
• Enterprise switching and LAN infrastructure administration
• Enterprise wireless infrastructure administration
• Multi-site WAN administration
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies
• SSL VPN and remote access solution administration
• Hyperconverged infrastructure and virtualization platform administration
• Microsoft Windows Server administration across multiple generations
• Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 Operating Systems
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID administration, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, DFS, Azure AD Connect, conditional access, and MFA
• Enterprise endpoint security and EDR solution administration
• Enterprise endpoint management and ITSM platform administration
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and log management
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• IT security incident response
• Enterprise backup and data protection solution administration
• Experience supporting SCADA and Distributed Control Systems in an operational technology environment
• A clear understanding of the differences between Information Technology and Operational Technology infrastructures and how they are supported

EDUCATION (and/or) EXPERIENCE

· A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, combined with 7+ years of progressive experience in Systems Administration or an equivalent role, preferably within the energy industry

LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively communicate information to management, end-users, and vendors

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING (accepted in lieu of experience)

· CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)

· CompTIA CySA+

· CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA

· CompTIA Server+ (or equivalent)

· Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP-MCI) or equivalent

· Microsoft role-based certification in Windows Server or hybrid infrastructure

· Fortinet NSE certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

· Sufficient manual dexterity to assemble, inspect, and service hardware and peripherals

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance